EDGAR S. UNDERWOOD MD – NPI #1528063716
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

EDGAR UNDERWOOD is a radiologist located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528063716 to EDGAR UNDERWOOD on June 15, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Dec 23, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for EDGAR UNDERWOOD below.

NPI Profile for
EDGAR S. UNDERWOOD

NPI Number
1528063716
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EDGAR S. UNDERWOOD
Credentials
MD
Primary location
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 934-4011 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 55309
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35255-5309
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for EDGAR UNDERWOOD

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSSAL051536233
OTHERBLUE CROSSAL051536231
OTHERBLUE CROSSAL051536232
MEDICAIDAL009938902
MEDICAIDMS06479807
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)
AL 00008292

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1976
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
EDGAR UNDERWOOD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      315 W HICKORY ST
      SYLACAUGA, AL 35150
    • GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
      3690 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

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